Theatre: Find Plays

Usually, finding a play is easy! Follow these steps:

1. In the catalog search box, enter the play title and author's last name.
2.  Limit the format to Books (for scripts) or Videos.
3. Find the play you need in the resulting list.
4. Use the call number to find it on the shelf. Most plays are on the upper level of Mortensen Library and have a call number starting with P.

Occasionally, plays are harder to find. If you can't find a particular script, it may be "hiding" in an anthology. Your friendly librarians know the tricks for finding these—just ask one of us and we'll be happy to help!

Anthology: A collection of works by different authors, published together.

The library has dozens of anthologies! Here are just a few to get you started:

Find more anthologies

Search subjects in the catalog, for example:
American drama
Drama > 20th century
Drama > 21st century
Drama > Women authors
English drama
Experimental drama

Know of a resource you think should be added to this guide? Let us know!

Want to suggest we purchase something new? Contact Tracey Rudnick (rudnick@hartford.edu).